Community Events

Many community events are held at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center
Here are some of the more popular events that the city offers; come out and see for yourself why Brea is such a fun and interesting place to live!

Easter Egg Hunt

The downtown community of Brea hosts an annual Easter brunch and Easter egg hunt. The Easter egg hunt is an all ages, family friendly event that offers a fun and exciting Easter egg hunt for toddlers to 12 year olds in a great, carnival type environment.

Besides an Easter egg hunt, there are face-painting booths, craft tables and food. There are over 20 000 eggs to be found as well as special prizes including the big golden egg prize. Make sure to come and be part of the Annual Brea Community Eggstravaganza!

Bonanza Days

Besides offering a great selection of shopping and dining options, downtown Brea also hosts some great events. Bonanza Days is a country music festival that is held in May. This event brings some of country music’s hottest stars to the stage in downtown Brea.

There are plenty of activities for kids as well, such as pony rides, making Bonanza Days a great family event. Make sure to come and experience Bonanza Days and enjoy the community feel of downtown Brea!

Taste of Brea

Another great festival that is hosted by the downtown district of Brea is the Taste of Brea: Chasing Delicious. This event attracts over 2 500 people and showcases some of the finest local foods, breweries and entertainment found in Brea.

30 local restaurants and live music help make this event one of the highlights of downtown, so come on out and enjoy the great vibe of the Taste of Brea.

Brea Concerts in the Park

Make sure to come out and enjoy a host of free concerts over the summer at the free community sponsored Brea Concerts in the Park. This event brings a wide range of musical styles and performers and promises to be a great venue for all ages.

Brea’s Concert in the Park series is held every Wednesday in July and part of August at the City Hall Park. Come out and meet your neighbors and see why Concerts in the Park is such a great family minded event in the city!

Brea Jazz Festival

The Brea Jazz Festival is a free community hosted event that provides the city with a series of public concerts and cultural events. The Brea Jazz Festival showcases some of Southern California’s finest jazz talent and helps celebrate this unique aspect of American culture.

Annual Tree Lighting

Early in December, the city of Brea welcomes the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Celebration. Live music and holiday themed entertainment help set the Christmas mood in this community favorite. Join Mr. and Mrs. Claus and watch the city tree come to life while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and a complimentary candy cane.

Brea’s Farmers Market

Brea’s farmers market provides residents the opportunity to shop for a wide variety of local, fresh, organic vegetables and fruit. The market runs every Thursday from 4-8 pm. In addition to fresh produce, the market is also home to local artisans as well as a selection of local nuts, honey and baked goods.

Make sure to enjoy the friendly, community minded environment of Brea’s local farmer’s Market.

Bridal Show

Brea is not only a safe, community oriented city, it is also very picturesque and a great place to get married. Because of its ever-growing popularity as a wedding venue, the city of Brea hosts a Bridal show.

This show is a great place to come and meet local photographers, DJ’s, florists and caterers. It gives future brides and grooms as well as their families an opportunity to compare, price and book local venues and services for both the reception and the wedding. Do not miss this unique opportunity!

These are just some of the community events that the city of Brea hosts throughout the year. Other great events include the Senior Health Fair, the Wellness Festival, a Country Fair and a Jewelry and Women’s Accessory Show.

So if you are already looking at some of the great homes for sale in Brea or need another great reason as to why Brea is the right city for you, remember this list of community events. We’d love to see you there!